11.26.02A pleated nonwoven filter fabric that can be applied in pleated filters has been patented. The fabric comprises a plurality of sheath-core conjugate filaments in which the filament core component is made of a polymer that is higher in melting point t…

11.26.02A flat, polybenzazole fiber with a flattened portion has been patented. The fiber has a degree of flatness defined by the ratio of the long diameter/short diameter of the cross section. The fibers are 2mm or greater and have a short diameter up to an…

11.26.02Patented is an absorbent article featuring a longitudinal and transverse centerline, two longitudinal sides, a target zone and a body side. The article comprises a liquid-impervious backsheet and a liquid-pervious topsheet surrounding a lower absorbe…

11.26.02A method of producing a shaped element has been patented. The element is characterized so that a blank, intended to constitute the shaped element, is produced in plane form with an elongate shape containing a longitudinal and a transverse direction.…

11.12.02A flexible sheet for a disposable garment has been patented. The sheet comprises an apertured web, which contains a plastic web with longitudinal and transverse directions from approximately 0.00-0.05mm thick and flat portions that are approximately…

11.12.02Patented is an applicator for a sanitary tampon. The applicator features an outer tube with openings at the front and rear ends. The tampon is placed in the outer tube and an inner plunger is movable in an axial direction within the outer tube to eje…

11.12.02A sanitary device for males with urinary incontinence has been patented. The device comprises an absorbent sheath for wrapping around and enclosing the penis. The sheath is made from a continuous piece of water-impermeable material that is lined with…

11.12.02Patented is an absorbent pad assembly with a longitudinal axis. The pad assembly comprises a first and second absorbent pad material with a first and second preselected absorbency. The first and second absorbent pad materials are helically wound alon…

11.12.02A garment with a first and second region has been patented. The material can be softened and drawn under a vacuum and can extend in the first region. The material has a surface that has been mechanically modified to form several surface protrusions…

11.12.02A disposable garment having a front and back region surrounding a crotch region has been patented. The garment comprises a chassis with a topsheet and a backsheet surrounding and an absorbent core. The chassis has a central panel with side edges and…

11.12.02Protective underwear that is used to collect loose or liquid waste has been patented. The underwear comprises a pants-shaped chassis with a front and rear waist, belly, rear back, crotch portion and a pair of leg openings disposed on opposite sides o…

11.12.02Patented is an absorbent article. The article features a transverse forward and rear end, longitudinal first and second side extremity, two forward and rear corners joining each other, respectively, to the first and second side extremities. A waist b…

11.05.02Patented is a flexible and breathable absorbent article for use in an undergarment. The article comprises protective side flaps, a breathable backsheet with a garment facing surface, and an absorbent core. The garment facing surface contains an adhes…

11.05.02A feminine hygiene pad with a wider absorbent forward pad portion and a relatively narrow rear portion has been patented. The pad is adapted to be worn between the buttocks of a user. The rear portion has a rear edge and a rear width between the rear…

11.05.02A diaper construction comprising a waterproof outer layer, an inner absorbent layer and a moisture-proof pocket member has been patented. The pocket member is adhesively secured between the outer layer and inner layer. The outer layer has a line of p…

11.05.02A disposable pants-type diaper, comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet and a liquid-impervious backsheet surrounding a liquid-absorbent core, has been patented. The diaper also features a front and rear waist region surrounding a crotch region. The fr…

10.29.02An absorbent article extending in a longitudinal direction has been at the non-bonded portion. Leg openings and a waist opening are formed between the front and rear body. A tightening member is provided adjacent to the waist opening and can be used…

10.22.02Patented is a flexible sheet that can be used as a component of a disposable garment. The flexible plastic sheet comprises an upper and lower surface, a thickness of approximately 0.001- 0.05mm, a plurality of flat portions with widths of approximate…

10.22.02Patented is a nonwoven fiber capable of generating fine fibers with a diameter of 5mm or less. The fiber contains a high melting point polypropylene component with a melting point of 166°C or more. The cross-sectional shape of the fiber is an island…

10.22.02Patented is a disposable absorbent article comprising a liquid -pervious topsheet and a liquid-impervious backsheet, surrounding a liquid-absorbent core that is used to collect bodily fluids. The backsheet is provided with fastening members adapted…